Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport — Fort Saint John, Canada
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Distance & flight time from YXJ
Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport
Fort St. John Airport, known as North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ), serves Fort St. John in the Peace River region of northeastern British Columbia, Canada, an area central to the province's natural gas and oil industry. The airport handles scheduled flights to Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton, supporting a steady flow of energy sector workers, equipment, and executives tied to extensive gas field development in the surrounding Montney formation. YXJ also serves as a logistical base for helicopter operations supporting pipeline maintenance and exploration activity further north. As one of northeastern British Columbia's busier regional airports, it reflects the area's ongoing importance to Canada's energy production landscape.
Runways at Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6698 ft (2042 m) | 198 ft (60 m) | ASP |
| 12/30 | 6909 ft (2106 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | MF ST JOHN RDO | 118.5 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.5 MHz |
| CNTR | EDMONTON CNTR | 132.6 MHz |
| FSS | RDO | 118.5 MHz |
| RCO | EDMONTON RDO | 122.5 MHz |
Airports near Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)
- Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) — 65.2 km (40.5 mi)
- Chetwynd Airport (YCQ) — 82.5 km (51.3 mi)
- Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) — 165.4 km (102.8 mi)
- Peace River Airport (YPE) — 203.5 km (126.4 mi)
- Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) — 263.0 km (163.4 mi)
- Prince George (International) Airport (YXS) — 289.0 km (179.6 mi)
- Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) — 309.4 km (192.3 mi)
- High Level Airport (YOJ) — 340.5 km (211.6 mi)
Fort St. John's North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) serves northeastern British Columbia's natural gas industry, linking Peace River energy operations to major Canadian cities.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport is YXJ.
What is the ICAO code for Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport is CYXJ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.